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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,350

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $104,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,515

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $98,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4SLSL
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,400 $42,400 $52,100 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $33,490 $39,010 $47,930 $140,756 $204,461
Sport Package 1,000 1,200      
Premium Package 2,800 2,000 2,850    
Power convertible top 750 750      
Leather seating surfaces 1,150        
Front sport buckets 500 500      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
HD radio 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Sport Package 910 1,090      
Premium Package 2,545 1,820 2,595    
Power convertible top 685 685      
Leather seating surfaces 1,045        
Front sport buckets 455 455      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
HD radio 450 450 450    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430    
Xenon HID headlights 635 635      
Options (change) 10,175 8,425 6,125 0 0
Options (change) 9,250 7,660 5,570 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,350 $51,600 $59,000 $152,275 $222,075
Total Invoice $43,515 $47,445 $54,275 $141,681 $206,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,539
Model Year20072007200720172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4SLSL
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10430, 10600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,350$51,600$59,000$152,275$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-275-275-20,020-24,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,350$51,325$58,725$132,255$197,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$11,375$0$65,700
Total Invoice$43,515$47,445$54,275$141,681$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-253-253-18,627-22,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,515$47,192$54,022$123,054$184,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,677$10,507$0$61,183

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072007200720172017
ModelZ4Z4Z4SLSL
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterAMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat   $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,135$6,410$6,410$26,155$30,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$275$20,020$24,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-253-18,627-22,449

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072017
ModelZ4SL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.2 in101.7 in
Length161.1 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height51.1 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.513.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/45WR17 tires200No
245/40WR17 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested177596%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested142595%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

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